North Carolina Tar Heels · All-time career leaders
North Carolina Football Career Receptions Leaders
Ryan Switzer holds North Carolina's career receptions record with 244 receptions (2013–2016). Quinshad Davis (205) and Josh Downs (202) round out the top three. 8 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Josh Downs (2020–2022), No. 3 on the list.
North Carolina Tar HeelsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Switzer | 2013–2016 | 244 |
| 2 | Quinshad Davis | 2012–2015 | 205 |
| 3 | Josh Downs | 2020–2022 | 202 |
| 4 | Dazz Newsome | 2017–2020 | 188 |
| 5 | Hakeem Nicks | 2006–2008 | 181 |
| 6 | Jarwarski Pollock | 2002–2005 | 177 |
| 7 | Erik Highsmith | 2009–2012 | 167 |
| 8 | Na Brown | 1995–1998 | 165 |
| 9 | Corey Holliday | 1989–1993 | 155 |
| 10 | Dwight Jones | 2008–2011 | 152 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at North Carolina only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.